p oliCe B lotter Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Driving While Intoxicated

By Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEHURST – A Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged for driving under the influence and illegally having a gun, police said.

On July 2 at around 1:45 a.m., Officer John Dolan of the Lakehurst Police Department pulled over a black GMC that was traveling westbound on Route 70 for several traffic violations, including failing to maintain its lane and driving on the shoulder.

The driver, 35-year-old Oscar Carrillo of Reading, PA, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and as a result was placed under arrest.

Police searched the car and found a loaded 9mm handgun in the glove compartment. It was later determined that Carrillo did not possess a NJ firearms ID card or a NJ permit to carry a fi rearm.

Carrillo was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, Possession of High-Capacity Magazines, Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane of Travel, Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle, and Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle.

He was transported to the Lakehurst Police Department for processing and lodged at the Ocean County Jail. Assisting on scene was Officer Anthony Florio.

All criminal charges are merely accusations, and all subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

The public is reminded that they may report suspicious activity and remain anonymous or use the tip link at lake hurstpolice.org.

Driver Suffers Medical Episode, Airlifted From Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi

MANCHESTER – A driver was airlifted from a two-car crash after suffering from a medical episode, police said.

Around 11:10 p.m. on July 17, officers responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Northampton Boulevard for the report of a two vehicle crash. The driver of a 2012 Hyundai accent, 28-year-old James Natoli of Toms River, had suffered a medical episode and was actively seizing when found by police. Natoli also suffered a head injury.

First responders along with local Pine Lake Park residents were able to stabilize Natoli and he was later airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center via medevac helicopter.

The driver of a 2009 Honda Accord, 50-year-old Thurrayya Pendleton of Forked River, sustained a non-life threatening chest injury. As a result, Pendleton was transported via ground to Ocean University Medical Center for treatment.

Police said both drivers appeared to have

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2023-2024 Orientations & Back To School Nights

MANCHESTER – Below, you will find dates and flyers for the upcoming 2023-2024 school orientations in August, as well as the Back to School Night dates and times in September and October for each school.

Orientations:

August 15: Manchester Township Middle School – 6 th grade orientation

9 a.m.

August 22: Manchester Township Elementary School – Pre-k 8:30 a.m.; Kindergarten 10 a.m.; new students 2 p.m.

August 22: Manchester Township High School – time TBD

August 23: Whiting Elementary –Pre-K 8:30 a.m.; Kindergarten 10 a.m.; new students 2 p.m.

August 24: Ridgeway Elementary –Pre-K 8:30 a.m.; Kindergarten 10 a.m.; new students 2 p.m.

N/A: Regional Day School – individual tours as needed.

Back to School Nights:

September 14: Ridgeway Elementary at 6:30 p.m.

September 21: Manchester Township Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.

September 26: Manchester Township Middle School at 6:30 p.m.

September 28: Manchester Township High School at 6:30 p.m.

October 5: Whiting Elementary at 6:30 p.m.

October 12: Regional Day School at 6:30 p.m.

School Supply Collection

WHITING – The most wonderful time of year! We’ve all heard that song and yes, it is that time of year again when our children go back to school.

At Whiting United Methodist Church, they take this time very seriously and so coming up in August is their annual School Supply collection! All items collected go to the Neighborhood Center in Camden to the children they service. Neighborhood Center has become a Hope Center for our denomination, helping feed the community, support women, teach children, and provide a safe environment in an insecure city. They take them donations of new backpacks, pens, pencils, rulers, crayons, tablets, and anything they might need for school. Watch all the local circulars as they are beginning to run sales on these items. They ask that items donated at new and not used please.

You, our generous community, are invited to join in their mission and you can bring items in to us and they will insure they get delivered. You can drop off items at the church beginning now through August 11. Delivery of the items to Camden will be on August 30 leaving the church at 9 a.m. They are located at 55 Lacey Road across from Crestwood Manor. The church is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have any questions, you can call the church office at 732-3506878 during office hours.

National Night Out

LAKEHURST – Lakehurst Police and Manchester Police proudly present National Night Out 2023!

For the 2nd year they department teamed up together to have yet again another joint National Night Out event for all residents of Lakehurst & Manchester!

NNO is the biggest community event that gives our department the opportunity to interact with the communities they serve.

They are looking for vendors, donations & presenters! Contact Det. Madelyn Poss at mposs@lakehurstpolice.org to inquire or sign up.

Free admission! Food trucks, free drinks, prizes, giveaways, live music, games, petting zoo, K9 demo and much more. Come celebrate a night out away from crime on August 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lake Horicon.

Garden Party Gift Auction

WHITING – Lakeside Garden Club Presents Garden Party Gift Auction and Venetian Table on September 23 at Lakeside Hall Cedar Glen Lakes, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting.

Doors open at 12 p.m. Tickets $20 which includes one full ticket sheet. (Additional sheets available for purchase)

For additional information and tickets, call Linda Burke at 732-740-0565.

Crestwood Village 7 Farmers’ Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 7 hosts a Farmers’ Market at the parking lot of their clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Avenue, every Thursday. The Farmers Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food vendors wanted! Call 732-715-0813.